ParkXChange Resource Library

Resources for Urban Park Professionals

This searchable library hosts helpful park resource documents, including cross-sector MOUs, equity action plans, agreements for park maintenance and operations, dog park and concession management, green infrastructure development and maintenance, community benefits, arts and cultural programming and events, as well as other resource guides and technical tools to support park partnerships.

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FY 14 LWCF ORLP Selected Projects
National Park Service
A description of seven LWCF ORLP Fiscal Year 2014 grantee projects and associated award amounts.
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Report
Nurturing Neighborhoods
By Clement Lau-American Planning Association
LA County’s master planning effort for six of its most "park-poor" unincorporated communities, bridging sustainability, social equity, and parks.
Member Exclusive
Report
Green Infrastructure in Parks: Resource Guide for Planning, Designing, and Implementing
National Recreation and Park Association
Provides green stormwater infrastructure concepts and practices into park design, construction, and maintenance.
Case Study
Fit2Play
Miami-Dade County Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Fit2Play is an MDPROS park-based afterschool health and wellness program promoting healthy weight and cardiovascular health.
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We Walk PHL
Fairmount Park Conservancy
This free walking program promotes healthy lifestyles and increases the use of local parks. Active Parks case study platform sponsored by REI.
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Fairmount Park
City Parks Alliance
Fairmount Park uses park infrastructure to serve multiple functions; offering green space, delivering clean water, improving the city’s air, providing transpor…
Case Study
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline
City Parks Alliance
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and features open pastures, forested areas, an international award-winning playground, equestri…
Case Study
Cumberland and Riverfront Parks
City Parks Alliance
These parks fulfill a vital role in managing stormwater and making Nashville safer and more resilient.
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Lafitte Greenway
City Parks Alliance
A small investment in the Lafitte Greenway created a means of transportation for local residents, catalyzed development in the area, and increased environmenta…
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The High Line
City Parks Alliance
Lauded as one of the most innovative urban reclamation projects in modern history, New York’s High Line has effectively paved the way for using public parks to…